25 September 2013 · Delegated - Development Control Manager
8, Finch Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2pt
The proposal involves internal strengthening works to the ground floor to second floor staircase within a three-storey painted render office building at 8 Finch Road, Douglas, which is a Registered Building (No. 95).
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The existing staircase is contemporary with the building and forms an intrinsic part of its character due to the way it wraps around the hallway walls for its full height.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Registered Buildings. The officer found the internal strengthening works protect the building's fabric by addressing structural issues without affecting character.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations detrimentally affecting a Registered Building's special character. Assessed as compliant since works have minimal impact and preserve architectural detailing.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials in pre-1920 buildings. Not directly tested as works are internal strengthening, but overall found to respect character.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the following information all date stamped 23 Aug 2013: IM1499A/02 Plans and Details, IM1499A/03 Existing Floor Plans, IM1499A/04 Location Plans, 5 No. A4 Colour Photo Sheets.
no objection to the proposals
Douglas Corporation has no objection to the registered building consent application 13/01001/CON for strengthening works to the staircase at 8 Finch Road.
Douglas Corporation
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.; It should be noted that the above comments are made in relation to the Town and Country Planning Acts and does not imply approval or consent under any other relevant enactment, byelaw, order or regulation.
